Term

• 2 years from the date of appointment for as long as they remain in office or on the authority.

Authorizing Legislation

• Intergovernmental agreement related to the Classic Center Arena District

Meeting Information

• Regular meetings: TBD
• Special meetings: Determined at time of call
• Agendas, minutes, and videos

Purpose

The purpose of the Arena District Steering Committee is to govern all private sector commercial development activities involving the Arena District, including, but not limited to, apartments, condominiums, hotels, restaurants, and retail, as well as the parking needs for the Classic Center periphery.

This committee replaces and assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Classic Center Arena Bond Oversight Committee. 

Members - 7

• Mayor Kelly Girtz, Chair
• Commissioner Allison Wright
• Commissioner John Culpepper
• Tres Small, Classic Center Authority
• Jennifer Zwirn, Classic Center Authority
• Jason Leonard, Athens Downtown Development Authority
• David Bradley, Athens Downtown Development Authority

Method of Appointment

Mayor

Contact

Ilka McConnell, Interim Assistant Manager
ilka.mcconnell@accgov.com
706-613-3020

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